Northfield Rescue Squad Association
The northfield rescue squad provides the northfield, Minnesota area with medical and rescue services. The rescue squad is staffed with all volunteers and responds to approximately 200-300 calls annually. In addition to providing rescue and medical services, the rescue squad works with the northfield, Minnesota school district to provide education to students and staff in cpr and first aid training.
Northfield Rescue Squad Association at a glance
In short: Northfield Rescue Squad Association gave $225K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $225K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,250
- +357.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $225,250
- +357.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $225,250
- Total assets
- $254,214
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northfield Rescue Squad Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northfield Area Fire & Rescue ($225K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Northfield Rescue Squad Association gives
- Giving fell 67% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $49K (2023) to $677K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northfield Area Fire & Rescue Northfield, MN | General Support | $225,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $254,214 | $218,338 | $316,419 | $225,250 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $352,295 | $227,477 | $133,166 | $49,250 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $257,984 | $278,554 | $366,364 | $279,374 | 2 | $-7,912 |
| 2021 | $345,794 | $375,060 | $735,760 | $676,887 | 1 | $61,273 |
| 2020 | $767,494 | $199,096 | $22,803 | — | — | $9,194 |
About Northfield Rescue Squad Association
Based on IRS filings
Northfield Rescue Squad Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Northfield, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $225K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northfield Rescue Squad Association is led by Ben Simpson, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Simpson
President
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aramis Wells
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Lane
Vice Chair
Lieutenant → Vice Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Landon
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phil Graue
Captain
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dan Parrot (2020–2021) — Lieutenant
- Former: Jeremy Webber (2020–2021) — Treasuer
- Former: Justin Raabolle (2020–2021) — Captain
- Former: Darrin Stowe (2020) — Lieutenant
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northfield Rescue Squad Association
How much does Northfield Rescue Squad Association give each year?
Northfield Rescue Squad Association gave $225K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $49K across 1 grant.
How large is Northfield Rescue Squad Association?
Northfield Rescue Squad Association reported $254K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $218K.
What is Northfield Rescue Squad Association?
Northfield Rescue Squad Association is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Northfield, MN. It holds $254K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northfield Rescue Squad Association operate?
Northfield Rescue Squad Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Northfield Rescue Squad Association's EIN?
Northfield Rescue Squad Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2423284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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